CAS Exam 6C Spring 2017, Question 5
Study guide: Exam 6C
The Supreme Court of Canada's decisions in Andrews v. Grand & Toy Alberta Ltd., Teno v. Arnold, and Thornton v. Prince George School District No.57 are commonly referred to as the 1978 Trilogy.
Part a (0.5 points)
Describe the outcome of the 1978 Trilogy.
Part b (1 point)
In the case of Fenn v. City of Peterborough in 1979, the Ontario Court of Appeal determined that the appropriate figure for general damages was $125,000. This decision was not appealed. Fully describe the likely outcome if the case were subsequently appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Part c (0.25 points)
In the case of Lee v. Dawson, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the plaintiff's application for Leave to Appeal. Briefly discuss the implication of the Supreme Court's refusal to revisit this issue.
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